Wordle #1699

Wordle Hints and Answer for Thursday, February 12, 2026

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Today's puzzle is rated Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a verb, noun with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Easy

verb, noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

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Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

These words would be helpful first guesses for today's puzzle:

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Recommended Starting Words

ROUTECURESROUSE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to movement or energy, often describing something that increases suddenly or powerfully.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this word in weather reports about storms, discussions about electricity, or when crowds rush forward at events.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word ends with the letter E.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A near synonym would be 'swell' or 'rush' when describing a sudden powerful increase or forward movement.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word nearly rhymes with 'lurch' or 'church.'

Final Clue

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Final Clue

This five letter word starts with S and ends with E, describing what ocean waves do or what happens to electrical current during a power spike.

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Answer

SURGE

This word can function as both a noun and a verb, describing a sudden powerful forward or upward movement. It comes from the Latin 'surgere' meaning 'to rise.' The word is commonly used to describe ocean waves, electrical power spikes, emotional swells, and sudden increases in crowds or activity.

Strategy Tip

Words with common letter combinations like UR in the middle can be tricky. If you have confirmed a U, try pairing it with R since this combination appears in many English words.